Opportunity Grant

The Opportunity Grant Program (OPG) is intended to assist low-income students enrolled in high-wage, high-demand career pathways. All pathways approved under the OPG provide a minimum beginning wage of $13.00 per hour.

Am I Eligible?

To determine if you are eligible for Opportunity Grant, you can take our brief survey. In general, you:

  • Must be pursuing an approved pathway
  • Be a Washington State resident for 1 year
  • Meet the income guidelines. 
  • Fill out the common application.

Approved Pathways

  • Accounting
  • Automotive
  • Carpentry
  • CNA
  • Commercial Transportation and Maintenance (CTM)
  • Criminal Justice
  • Diesel
  • Human Services
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Office Support
  • Nursing (Must be accepted into the Nursing program)
  • Welding

Income Requirements

 Family Size

Yearly Gross Income Limit

 1

$29,160

 2

$39,440

 3

$49,720

 4

$60,000

 5

$70,280

 6

$80,560

7

$90,840

8

$101,120

Apply for Funding

Apply for Funding Now!

For a printable version of the application, please download and complete our Workforce Funding Application. Once you've completed the application, email it to wfspinfo@ghc.edu . For questions call (360) 538-4058 Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.